As on date we have not commenced any exploration for the  Sonakhan  project. If non –invasive exploration shows a promising result, any plans to create a mining operation will undergo community consultation and a community need assessment. Vedanta considers local communities as our partners in progress, to ensure mutual understanding of the benefits that mining brings to them in terms of development, job creation and rather than end we enrich their way of life. We would like to assure the community that we will engage with them to help protect the local culture and natural environment. All progress to a mining operation will be consistent with the principles of continuous & open dialogue with the local community and conduct it in the village council and ensure we follow expectations of free, prior and informed consent. We will only commence the activity when the communities have been engaged and satisfied with the process followed by Vedanta. Zero Harm, Zero Discharge & Zero Waste are the core values of Vedanta and we are fully committed to them. We believe that our contribution to the community, and the environment should be the benchmark to deliver productivity with least invasive and sustainable processes in a safe environment.